MANAGING OFF-PAYROLL (IR35) REFORM

PREPARING FOR OFF-PAYROLL (IR35) REFORM IN THE PRIVATE SECTOR

It is widely expected that the rules implemented within the public sector were a test bed for extending to the private sector, meaning that private sector businesses will be responsible for determining the employment status of any PSC workers they engage.

The public sector was only given 6 months to get to grips with the IR35 legislation and the changes being made, as well as implement those changes which involved fundamental disruption to day-to-day processes.

The private sector however, is in a position to be much better prepared. As a recruitment agency or end user of a contracting workforce, there are several steps that need to be followed in order to ensure you are well equipped when changes come into place.

PREPARE FOR IR35 REFORM

HOW TO PREPARE FOR IR35 REFORM IN THE PRIVATE SECTOR

AUDITS

The IR35 Audit is designed to advise you on the impact of the changes to ‘Off-Payroll Working in the Private Sector’ within your organisation and will review various aspects of your business.

Undertaking this work prior to the introduction of the legislation will provide you with detailed information to support discussions within your business when considering your ongoing compliance management strategy, and to present practical solutions to your clients.

We will assess your contractor business processes as well as the employment status of your off-payroll workers, providing expert advice in the format of an audit report and based on our years’ of experience defending IR35 enquiries. The report will include recommendations to ensure that your business can continue to operate successfully once the change in legislation is implemented.

COMPLIANCE MANAGEMENT

The off-payroll working rules require cooperation between recruitment agencies and end users in determining and applying IR35 status. For both parties, IR35 status is likely to be a new concept and businesses may not have the suitable resources in place for dealing with reform.

For UK businesses with direct engagements, the rules can be daunting and disgruntled contractors can pause projects, as was experienced in the public sector.

The Qdos Status Review is a compliance management system and contractor testing service with a difference, which can be used for both agency-end user arrangements, and for direct engagements:

Assessments are made by IR35 experts with nearly 20 years’ experience in the field

Includes communication channels between contractor, agency, and client

Ensures compliance with the rules for each party in the chain

Tax liability insurance is available to cover the risk for the relevant party

The Status Review system reduces the risk of incorrect determinations and involves the contractor in the decision-making process, fundamental in reducing walkouts and disagreements in status decisions, whilst still maintaining the control and approval requirements for the end user.

Recruitment agencies are kept informed of the progress of assessments and ultimately informed of results via the system.

CLIENT TESTIMONIAL

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Since we started working with Qdos we have been continually impressed by their technical excellence and flexible approach to designing bespoke solutions for complex requirements. By combining cutting edge technology with their knowledge of the legislation, they have provided us with an excellent service which has been of considerable benefit to our business and clients. Their knowledge of the market is exceptional and, as a result, they are very proactive and able to offer helpful advice and ideas.

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